How far is Port Saint John, FL from Tallahassee, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint John, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.77 mi
04h 39m
Flight
249.98 mi
402.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.98 mi
Kilometers
402.3 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.77 mi
Kilometers
490.48 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tallahassee
Mon, May 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in Port Saint John
Mon, May 18, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint John
2026-05-18T11:38
Arrive Tallahassee
Mon, May 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint John
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gainesville
FL

The third most populous city in Florida.

From Port Saint John
150.9 mi
02h 19m
To Tallahassee
153.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
91°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Bermuda Avenue

    84 m · 18 sec · Bermuda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Delespine Road

    84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miraflores Avenue

    1606 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fay Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grissom Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Port Saint John Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Port Saint John Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2866 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    36.7 mi · 41 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Orlando

    1439 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mahan Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Tennessee Street

    3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard

    2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Pensacola Street

    1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Calhoun Street

    64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway

    103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Monroe Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 53%
I 10 West
88 mi · 29%
Beachline Expressway
36.7 mi · 12%
Mahan Drive
6.73 mi · 2%
I 95 South
2.46 mi · 1%
Port Saint John Parkway
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
250 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
02h 19m from Port Saint John
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint John and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Saint John to Tallahassee?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Port Saint John and 153.9 miles from Tallahassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 250 miles (402.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint John and Sunny near Tallahassee.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gainesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gainesville.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

22 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

54 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

66 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint John and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 249.98 mi (402.3 km).

Port Saint John

#1 Port Saint John

City in South Africa

Population12,267
Coordinates28.4769500, -80.7886700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Tallahassee

#2 Tallahassee

The capital of Florida.

Population196,326
Coordinates30.4382600, -84.2807300
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Bermuda Avenue (-80.788511, 28.47695)
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.71 L · about $44.59
Round trip
$89.18
21.5 gal · 81.42 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.59 $89.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.41 $98.81
Premium $4.90 $52.63 $105.26
Diesel $4.35 $46.76 $93.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint John and Tallahassee. The current time is 11:38:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.